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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1901
Page
11
The readable bits describe comparisons of policy and competition, mentions of a “Keystone State” movement, and references to publications and editions. It hints at social and economic debates, with scattered names and phrases from a period newspaper page. The text is fragmentary and lacks a clear single event.
The piece reflects on old time neighborly visits and social ties waning in a modern country. It warns of escalating erotic murders of 35 women by lovers, urging swift paternal or fraternal protection and even lethal intervention to safeguard women.
Britain debates London defense plans as war fears rise. Proposed schemes include about sixty artillery batteries with heavy guns in commanding positions, a mobile force of nearly 100 15 pounder guns, and an army corps comprising three divisions of regular infantry plus 100,000 volunteers in the London Express.
The St James Gazette notes a new Greek law taxing dog owners at 12 drachmas per year with double tax for late payment. King George reportedly registered four dogs and paid 96 shillings, while the omchal and other details remain unclear.
Former Illinois Governor John R. Tanner dies at the Leland Hotel in Springfield after a sudden rheumatic heart attack. He had a long career from sheriff to state treasurer and governor, with death occurring soon after his return from Chicago. His passing ends a 15 year state political presence.
The Grand River Avenue Baptist Church in Detroit reports the resignation of its pastor Dr Norman C Mallory. Rev Druest Baker of Cleveland has assumed charge at Oakland The final. St Ag otheph ah.
A Chicago jury held John Alexander Dowie and three others to await grand jury action on criminal responsibility in the death of Mrs. Judd. Dowie and Judd failed to appear. warrants issued. Dowie surrendered with his guards. bond set at 10000, others at 5000. A mob burned Dowie effigies as he faced court in a tense day.
A selection of brief firsthand reflections from figures in France Cuba Washington Alaska Missouri and New York. Siegfried praises Franco American sentiment while Moerlin notes Havana's dull tourist season. Rhodes cites Washingtons shift from Chinese trade to wheat and Bailey recalls Circle City flour prices high during a famine. Gould observes Southwest prosperity and city growth. Sister comments on evolving U S political theater and public reception.
The volume of appropriations for the second session of the Fifty-sixth Congress totals 730 038 010 with detailed bills for Agricultural, Diplomatic, Fortifications, Indian affairs, Military Academy, Naval, Pension, Sundry Civil, Deficiencies and Miscellaneous. Other items note instructions to Gen Chaffee at Pekin, guard at the U S legation, 160 troops under Maj Edgar B Roberts, and stockpiled supplies until Dec 31. Plans to reverse 10 000 regulars from the Philippines after July 1 and bring back regiments Fourteenth Eighteenth Twenty-third and Fourth Cavalry are outlined amid pension sharpers probe in San Francisco. The piece also discusses presidential travel limits, Niagara Falls viewings, and Surgeon General Sternberg reporting improved health and lower death rates among Philippine troops.
The piece reports on resignations of Senators McLaurin and Tillman as they plan to appeal to voters. It notes a charged debate and a forthcoming primary, with Tillman seeking reelection while McLaurin challenges him. The stakes include remaining terms and the high political tension in the state.
Ex Governor John R. Tanner was buried Sunday at Oak Ridge Cemetery near Springfield after a large public service. The ceremony featured a distinctly military character with three bands leading the procession, and 1 000 coal miners and other labor groups joining the march to the grave. Archdeacon Taylor and Bishop Seymour conducted the church service before the burial.
Five men died and many were hurt when two electric cars weighing fifteen tons collided on a sharp curve near Albany New York. Both motormen tried to reach the switch first but failed as cars struck head on at high speed. the wreckage left both trains smashed beyond recognition. Several injured are in serious condition with uncertain chances of recovery. The crash occurred about Greenby miles from Albany on a Sunday.
Captain and six crewmen lost when the three masted schooner Hackley foundered after collision or encounter near Milwaukee. Boston steamer Boston arrived Sunday with Captain McLeod reporting the wreck seen or passed by. Water-logged hulk believed sole survivor or remains of vessel.
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